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Pope Francis to Preside Over Easter Vigil Amid Health Concerns

Pope Francis will be present on Saturday night at the Easter Vigil in Rome despite having canceled his participation in the Way of the...

Revisiting Costa Rica’s Awe-Inspiring Good Friday Procession

A preview of San José's Good Friday procession, with sights and sounds from last year's event.

Costa Ricans Resort to Loans for Basic Necessities

According to the International Center for Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE), 25% of those who request loans do so to cover basic needs...

How is Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Costa Rica?

One of the busiest weeks of the year is here in Costa Rica, the much anticipated week of Semana Santa. Holy Week is considered...

Costa Rica Enters Top 20 in World Happiness Report

Costa Rica has reason to celebrate as the Central American nation entered the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to the latest...

Costumed Canines Flock to Nicaraguan Church for Saint Lazarus Blessing

Hundreds of dogs dressed as humans were brought by their owners this Sunday to a church in Nicaragua to give thanks to Saint Lazarus,...
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Costa Rica’s Single-Use Plastics Ban Takes Effect

The law that bans single-use plastics in Costa Rica comes into force on April 20th. This measure, approved in 2021, seeks to eliminate materials...

Returning a Lost Wallet in Costa Rica: A Story of Honesty and Reflection

Early one morning in the waning days of the pandemic, I found a wallet in the street while cycling. The contents consisted of 8,000...

Costa Rican President Meets with Panama’s Favored Presidential Candidate

The President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, received José Raúl Mulino in San José yesterday. Mulino is the protégé of former President Ricardo Martinelli...